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TWO Quarterly Gourd Crafting Contests
The GOURD Magazine

General Rules for Entries
  • It is easy to enter and there is no fee, so we hope that YOU will consider entering for the next contest.
  • You can send in your entry as soon as you are ready. Do it while you are thinking about it!
  • Artists info: Please send a one paragraph bio that includes your home state, and brief information about you and/or your gourd entry.
Why Enter?
  • The first-place winner of each quarterly contest will receive a free 1-year membership extension of their AGS membership
  • All winners will also receive a digital copy of the magazine for sharing with family and friends.
  • In addition, the first-place artist will be profiled in a feature article the following issue.
  • *Note: First place winners may only win one membership prize during a 12-month period.
Crafted Gourd Contest                                          Crafted-Manipulated Gourd Contest
Picture
Picture
Crafting Contest
PHOTO INFO: Submit only ONE photo of the entry. JPG format is preferred, please DO NOT embed the photo into your email, pdf or word document. Please send as an attachment, and send the largest file possible.
 
EMAIL INFO: Send artist info and photos to bonniegibsonart@gmail.com  Photos must be submitted as ATTACHMENTS, not embed into your email, pdf or word document. Please note “Gourd Contest Entry” in the subject line.
 
ENTRIES BY USPS MAIL: Send artist info and photos to Bonnie Gibson, 5930 N Camino Arizpe, Tucson, AZ 85718-4612
Photos will not be returned unless a self-addressed/stamped envelope is included
Manipulated Gourd Crafting
PHOTO INFO: Submit TWO photos of the entry, from different angles and ONE of the uncrafted, manipulated gourd before its transformation into art. JPG format is preferred and the largest file size possible.
 
EMAIL INFO: Send artist info and photos to noxel.terry@gmail.com Photos must be submitted as ATTACHMENTS, not embed into your email, pdf or word document. Please note “Gourd Contest Entry” in the subject line.
 
ENTRIES BY USPS MAIL: Send artist info and photos to
Terry Noxel, 100 Barton Rd, Windsor, NY 13865-2501.
Photos will not be returned unless a self-addressed/stamped envelope is included

Winners of the Manipulated Gourd Crafting Contests in The Gourd Magazine

Winners of the Gourd Crafting Contests in The Gourd Magazine

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  • Home
  • Join
  • Magazine
    • Quarterly Contests
    • Back Issues
  • Chapters
  • Calendar
  • Gourd Growing Tutorials
    • Sellers: Seeds, Gourds
    • Growing
    • Harvesting
  • Crafting Techniques
    • Pyrography
    • Crafting Resources
    • Crafting Tutorials
  • Judging
    • List of Judge Instructors
  • Artistry Award
  • Jim Story Award
    • JSA-Eligibility/Entry
  • History of Gourds Around the World
  • Crafting Contests
  • About